Bucky Irving

Bucky Irving

22-Year-Old Running BackRB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Irving is a skilled player, both as a runner and receiver, and he was highly productive at both Minnesota and Oregon. The question of his NFL viability is less certain, as Irving tumbled to the fourth round of the 2024 Draft after posting disappointing numbers at the combine. Fellow former Pac-12 back Myles Gaskin could be a cautionary tale -- Gaskin was an exceptionally productive four-year player at Washington, yet in the NFL a lack of power and speed has caught up to him. Following a 4.55-second 40 time at 192 pounds, Irving heads to the NFL with some of the same concerns. He's unlikely to challenge incumbent starter Rachaad White in any meaningful way, but Irving could earn a change-of-pace role in an offense that otherwise lacks backfield talent. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $4.75 million contract with the Buccaneers in May of 2024.
Ready to play
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
December 20, 2024
Irving (back/hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Dallas, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Irving has been playing through the hip injury all month and made an early exit Week 14 due to the back injury. He still hasn't missed a game this season, coming back last week to take 15 carries for 117 yards in a 40-17 win over the Chargers. Rachaad White and Sean Tucker also got carries in the blowout win, but both padded their stats late in the game, especially Tucker. Prior to the final two drives, Irving took 53 percent of snaps and 17 of the 30 RB touches, which is probably a reasonable expectation for his share of Tampa Bay's backfield in Week 16.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Bucky Irving's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
21.1%
 
Positive Run %
86.8%
 
% Yds After Contact
65.4%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
3.7
 
Rushing TD %
3.9%
 
Touches Per Game
13.6
 
% Snaps w/Touch
51.2%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-8.2
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.31
 
% Team Air Yards
-4.0%
 
% Team Targets
8.7%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-2.9 Yds
 
Catch Rate
95.0%
 
Drop Rate
2.5%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
10.4
 
% Targeted On Route
22.3%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.65
 
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14856%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Cowboys pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Sunday, Dec 22nd at 8:20PM
Overall QB Rating Against
76.9
 
Cornerbacks
85.7
 
Safeties
81.1
 
Linebackers
52.4
 
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2024 Bucky Irving Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Bucky Irving's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 9"
 
Weight
195 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.55 sec
 
Vertical Jump
29.5 in
 
Broad Jump
115 in
 
Bench Press
0 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
29.50 in
 
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More Fantasy News
Another limited session
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Back
December 19, 2024
Irving (back/hip) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.
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Limited Wednesday
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Back
December 18, 2024
Irving (back/hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
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Valiant effort Sunday
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
December 15, 2024
Irving (back/hip) rushed 15 times for 117 yards while losing two yards on a pair of receptions in Sunday's 40-17 win over the Chargers.
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Active in Week 15
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
December 15, 2024
Irving (back/hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Feeling improved, should play
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Back
December 15, 2024
Irving (back/hip) is feeling much better than last week, even though he remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday."
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Growing into expanded role
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
December 3, 2024
Coach Todd Bowles believes that Irving is comfortable in the offense and could continue to see his role expand, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Irving has slowly boosted his role in the Buccaneers' backfield as the season has progressed, but he saw his usage jump significantly in the team's Week 13 overtime win. He earned a career-high 25 carries and racked up 152 yards, and Bowles' comments suggest he'll continue to serve as Tampa Bay's lead back. One complicating factor is that Irving is currently dealing with a hip injury, though he's downplayed the significance of the issue.
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